Mad Morning make their debut today with Painkiller, a high-octane single released via Saviour Music that fuses post-grunge grit with alt-rock urgency. The track hits, fusing genres in a way that feels raw and sharply defined. It’s the first glimpse of a debut album set for early 2026, but also an announcement that the Essex trio are here to claim their space.
Fronted by Rob Jarvis, previously the voice of Mercury Sons and guitarist in Great Man Theory, Mad Morning have been building towards this moment over the past year. Nights split between the studio and sweat-drenched gigs across London gave Painkiller its backbone: anthemic melodies, searing lyrics and crushing grooves. Onstage, Jarvis’s volatile energy is anchored by drummer Kevin Hein, a veteran of the German metal scene whose rhythms bring a controlled chaos.
Mad Morning’s early shows sold out instantly, with crowds shouting back lyrics before any official release, underlining the band’s immediate connection with their audience. Now operating as a lean, high-impact three-piece, they’ve found a chemistry that thrives on collision. Painkiller captures that same balance. It’s a modern rock statement that channels frustration, resilience, and restless ambition into something unapologetically loud, while its soaring hooks resonate with the timeless familiarity of great guitar music.